Sleek, modern and edgy are just a few hallmarks of today's fashion-forward urbanite. While experimentation often finds its way into the fold, most city dwellers favor more practical applications of texture, layering, prints and color. Take a look at how the following celebs dress for adventure in an urban environment.

Olivia Palermo

Olivia Palermo has become known for her unique ability to accessorize and the socialite turned style maven hit all the right notes at Burberry Prorsum's Spring 2014 show. She intensified her basic black jacket and dress with an embroidered clutch as well as Sergio Rossi patterned heels.

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Olivia Palermo

No stranger to fashion weeks around the globe, Palermo looked trendy in white at Rachel Zoe’s Spring 2014 unveiling in New York City. She combined a polka dot Tibi shirt, a flared Scanlan Theodore skirt, an equally dotted pair of Truth or Dare by Madonna shoes and a colorful Smythson Cooper clutch.

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Olivia Palermo

Even walking in the city calls for a polished outfit when you're Palermo. This Hive & Honey varsity colorblock jacket was layered over a belted black Sam & Lavi jumpsuit and capped off by Christian Dior boots.

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Olivia Palermo

The avid blogger also likes to show off her style prowess on the red carpet. Palermo made an appearance at the 27th Annual Footwear News Achievement Awards in another black jumpsuit, a white sleeveless tuxedo blazer, a gemstone Stuart Weitzman clutch and printed Manolo Blahnik Amelia pumps.

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Olivia Palermo

At the Chloe Spring 2014 presentation over in Paris, Palermo went for an updated 70s vibe. The brand's polka dot Fall 2013 semi-sheer navy blouse was styled with a Chloe Pre-Fall 2013 cornflower midi skirt, a tan belt and coordinating boots.

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Victoria Beckham

Victoria Beckham personifies city chic, largely thanks to her own fashion line. The former Spice Girl was captured shopping in New York City last May wearing her own camel sleeveless tie coat over a black blouse and black pants.

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Victoria Beckham

While checking out the stores in New York City, Beckham also modeled this Fall 2013 look featuring a tan keyhole blouse with black collar and a bright skirt. A Victoria Beckham bag and Casadei Blade pumps served as accessories.

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Victoria Beckham

Black is clearly Beckham's go-to color. The designer's monochromatic ensembles are usually pulled from her own line and often incorporate dynamic detailing like the gold accents on her Giuseppe Zanotti pumps.

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Victoria Beckham

She stood out at the 2013 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Event in Los Angeles in a sheer black collared blouse paired with an asymmetrical skirt. Open-toe Manolo Blahnik booties brought a bit of edge to the look.

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Victoria Beckham

For a London Fashion Week dinner party last September, Beckham represented her Spring 2014 collection by working several key pieces. This time, she broke up her black cropped sweater and matching culottes with a crisp white shirt.

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Solange Knowles

Solange Knowles frequently relies on contrasting prints to make an impression. The singer also uses color in unexpected ways, like how she paired this yellow dress and Sergio Rossi pumps with an orange Proenza Schouler coat outside the Ed Sullivan Theater last February.

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Solange Knowles

It's not all shock and awe with Knowles. She kept things pretty neutral when she stopped by BET’s 106 & Park in New York City rocking a white 10 Crosby Derek Lam ensemble.

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Solange Knowles

Showing how to stylishly blend affordable options with a few designer elements, Knowles hit up the party marking 3.1 Phillip Lim's Target collection. Her navy blazer and animal print skirt were partnered with Givenchy sandals as well as a Fendi clutch.

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Solange Knowles

Shorts are an often overlooked city staple in the summer. Knowles demonstrated how to elevate this Edun printed pair by adding in a structured white Theyskens’ Theory Pique Belcor blouse and yellow sandals at the DIESEL + EDUN Studio Africa Event in Los Angeles.

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Solange Knowles

Topshop's opening in Los Angeles was a big deal last year and Knowles marked the shop's arrival in an outfit from Topshop Unique. Her checkered shirt was styled with similarly printed shorts, a black blazer and Chanel striped platform pumps.

​As passionate about feminism as she is about fashion, Morgan C. Schimminger spends much of her time writing and editing pieces on everything from celebrity style to the fight to keep funding for Planned Parenthood. She earned her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of California at Berkeley and a master’s degree in publishing from Rosemont College. Morgan has contributed to a variety of publications, including StyleBakery, Uptown, metro.pop and Sister 2 Sister. Every week for theFashionSpot, she profiles the Top 10 Best Dressed Celebs and provides a daily dose of stylish stars via Look of the Day.